How It Works

The electric bills of participating Co-op members are rounded to the next highest dollar each month. The extra cents collected from each member go into the Round Up fund. The average member will contribute about six dollars a year. If only 75% of all Glades Electric Cooperative members join, we will Round Up more than $50,000 annually!

Members may increase their charitable giving by participating in Operation Round Up Plus. By opting into this program, members may choose to add to their normal roundup amount, adding whatever amount they choose ($1 minimum). Individual donations also are accepted at any time.

Political campaigns and issues will not be considered for Round Up funding. An application for funding will be completed by the individual or organization that details not only the need, but also the available assets and liabilities as well as other sources of funding.

About the Trust

A nine-person Board of Directors administers the Glades Electric Charitable Trust, Inc. Each Director represents one of the nine districts of Glades Electric Cooperative and is appointed by the Trustee of that District and approved by the Board of Trustees of Glades Electric Cooperative. Each Director serves on a non-paid, voluntary basis. A list of the Directors of the Glades Electric Charitable Trust, Inc. is available upon request.